Black Faith Leaders 6pm story

It's a message they say has always been in their soul..

But following the events from last c1 3 week..

More than 50 faith leaders..

Mostly from black churches..

Have come together to make sure their voices are heard.

P.g.

Peebles sot- trt 10 "we are hear to say no more.

Enough is enough.

We demand justice."

Justice involves two types of reform.

Eliminating no knock warrants..

An independent citizen review board that is diverse.

Additionally..

In a city that is 25 percent minority..

They are challenging city, education and business leaders to work with them..

To create more diverse inclusion for minority businesses with goals of at least 15 percent of total venders and contractor spending.

Dr. joseph owens sot- trt 11 "we're calling upon all elected or appointed officials to work with us in making this dire need a reality."

Thursday's march and statement is just the start for faith leaders.

They plan to follow up with city officials next week to continue the dialogue..

And to help bring about change.

Dr. joseph owens sot- trt 8 "there must be a partnership, a level of accountability between government and community."

But their voice and actions are not enough.

Dr. joe owens says he'd like to see more white faith leaders take action with them..

And not just voice support behind the scenes.

That call to action also includes everyone.

Dr. joseph owens sot- trt 11 "anyone who knows the good that they ought to do, but does not do it, it is sin for them."

In lexington..

Austin miller..

Abc 36.

L3: top story white lexington city leaders say they are listening during each stop..

Faith leaders gathered to pray for each office and department..

And to allow them to help start the conversation.

All city leaders say they are listening..

And they want to have this conversation to build better trust within the community.

L3: top story white chief lawrence weathers lexington police department l3: top story white sheriff kathy witt fayette county sheriff's office "we understand that words are just that, but actions along with those words mean a lot more."

"i was hoping that we would move from these expressions that we've seen over the last several nights, which have been really good, to really good, strong conversation going in both directions because our community needs it.

Our commonwealth needs it.

Our nation needs it."